Florida DCF Fingerprinting in Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Fingerprinting Center provides Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) fingerprinting and Live Scan services in Jacksonville, FL. We provide electronic fingerprinting for applicants and employees who require Level 2 background screening for DCF-regulated programs and services.

Florida DCF uses the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to manage background screening information for individuals who provide services to children and other vulnerable populations. Level 2 screening includes fingerprint-based Florida and national criminal history checks through FDLE and the FBI.

DCF Live Scan Fingerprinting

Our Live Scan service provides convenient electronic fingerprint capture for DCF background screening. Before your appointment, your employer or provider should initiate the required screening through the Clearinghouse. DCF advises that screenings should be initiated before fingerprints are submitted to help avoid delays or the need to be fingerprinted again.

Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID and your DCF or Clearinghouse fingerprinting information to your appointment. If provided by your agency, also bring your ORI and OCA information.

Who May Need DCF Fingerprinting?

DCF-related fingerprinting may be required for individuals working in areas such as child care, child-placing services, foster care, behavioral health, and other programs regulated by Florida DCF. Specific screening requirements depend on the applicable program and Florida law.

Need DCF Live Scan fingerprinting in Jacksonville, FL? Contact Jacksonville Fingerprinting Center to schedule your appointment.

Florida Department of Children & Families

DCF fingerprinting Jacksonville FL

Who is for?

To work with any DCF-regulated organization in Florida, applicants must complete a Level 2 Background Check, including live scan fingerprinting.

DCF uses a Clearinghouse system that stores and shares screening results across multiple state agencies. Once enrolled, results can be used for future DCF-related jobs, volunteering, or contracts without re-fingerprinting for each employer. DCF Service Areas:

  • Adult Protective Services
  • Child Care Regulation
  • Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services
  • Refugee Services (including human trafficking support)

Find your profession below and bring the appropriate ORI number to your fingerprinting appointment:

ORI Number Profession / License Type
EDCFSC30Z DCF Summer Camp Providers
EDCFMH20Z DCF Mental Health Providers
EDCFGN10Z DCF General

Level 2 Background Check (Fingerprinting) in a few Steps

Getting your Level 2 Fingerprint Background Check in Jax Florida, Fingerprinting is quick and straightforward. Here’s how it works:

  • 1. Employer Registration (DCF / AHCA Portal)

    The requesting employer or agency must first register you in the Florida DCF / AHCA Background Screening Clearinghouse portal and initiate a Level 2 background check request.

    https://apps.ahca.myflorida.com/SingleSignOnPortal/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fsinglesignonportal%20

    Once completed, they will provide you with a Live Scan Request Form that includes: ORI number and Screening ID number

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  • 2. Bring Required Documents to Jax Florida Fingerprinting

    Bring your Live Scan Request Form along with a valid, non-expired driver’s license, state ID, or passport

     

  • 3. Fingerprinting & Submission Process

    Your fingerprints and photo are captured by Jax Florida Fingerprinting and securely submitted to:

    Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)

    Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for national background processing

    Results are then returned to the requesting agency through the DCF Clearinghouse system.

  • 4. Confirmation & Processing Time

    After submission, you will receive a Transaction Control Number (TCN) receipt, which confirms your fingerprints were successfully processed.

    https://cchinet.fdle.state.fl.us/search/app/tcnlookup?2

    The TCN can be shared with your employer to track status.

    Typical processing time: 3–5 business days after FDLE receives the results.